Leatherback turtle

Scientific Name
Dermochelys coriacea
IUCN Status
Vulnerable (VU)
Lifespan
45 years
Range
Andaman & Nicobar islands, most widely distributed reptile in the world
Habitat Type
Open waters
Threats
Poaching of eggs, entanglement in nets, boat strikes, loss of nesting sites
Did You Know
The leatherback is the largest and deepest diving sea turtle in the world.
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